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Medical words look hard until you see the trick: most are built from small parts — a prefix at the front, a root in the middle and a suffix at the end. Learn the parts and you can translate words you have never seen before.
In this book
- 4 word parts for Orthopedics
- 8 medical terms
- Dr. Rob’s plain-language explanation for each term
- Two review worksheets with an answer key, plus game links on every page
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Orthopedics Word Parts
Use these prefixes, roots and suffixes to translate the terms in this book. A dash shows where the part attaches: cardio- starts a word, -itis ends one.
| Word part | Meaning | Type | Find it in |
|---|---|---|---|
| -ectomy | removal | Suffix | Bursectomy, Meniscectomy |
| -ic | pertaining to (adjective) | Suffix | Orthotic, Tympanic |
| -itis | inflammation | Suffix | Bursitis, Arthritis |
| ortho- | musculoskeletal supports for bones and joints | Prefix / root | Orthopedist, Orthotic |
Orthopedics Terms
Dr. Rob explains · A bursa is a serous sac that is found between a tendon and a bone. When this bursa becomes inflamed, the word part - itis meaning inflammation combines to create the term bursitis or inflammation of a bursa. The fluid-filled cavities are located at sites where tendons or muscles pass over bony prominences near joints such as the knee. These cushions facilitate movement and reduces friction but can become inflamed from overuse.
Dr. Rob explains · A bursectomy is a procedure involving the removal of a bursa sac. As discussed in the last segment, a bursa is a serous sac between a tendon and a bone. When combined with the word part -ectomy meaning to remove, we have the medical term for a bursectomy. Often a damaged bursa sac is drained with a needle called a bursacentesis. However, when that procedure fails to be successful and injections with steroids fail as well, sometimes the bursa simply needs to be removed.
Dr. Rob explains · When a meniscus in the knee is torn, surgery may be needed to trim torn sections and repair the damage. This is called a Meniscectomy and describes this removal of the meniscus using the word part -ectomy meaning to remove.
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Dr. Rob explains · An orthopedist is a physician treating skeletal & joint disorders. The word part ortho – refers to musculoskeletal supports. An orthopedist specializes in preventing or correcting damage to a skeletal structure or the surrounding support structures.
Dr. Rob explains · When the word part ortho - meaning musculoskeletal support is combined with the - ic adjective ending , we get the medical term orthotic that means pertaining to musculoskeletal supports. Although it is technically an adjective, it is often used to describe supports such as ankle braces, knee braces, boot supports, as well as shoe inserts. These items can be custom made and are often prescribed for ankle, leg, and foot issues.
Dr. Rob explains · An orthotist is a specialist in assisting patients with musculoskeletal supports. They can properly recommend and fit supports such as knee braces, spinal braces, immobilizers, and other support devices.
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Dr. Rob explains · A prosthesis is the medical term for an artificial limb or body part replacement. If the body part is lost to cancer, injury, or disease, a patient can be fitted for a prosthesis to replace the function of the limb. Physical therapy and occupational therapy are important parts of rehabilitation and adjusting to life with the new limb.
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Write the letter of the meaning on the line next to each word part. Answers are on the Answer Key page.
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Write the medical term that matches each definition. Use the word bank.
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Word Part Matching
Term Fill-In
- Bursa
- Bursectomy
- Bursitis
- Meniscectomy
- Orthopedist
- Orthotic
- Orthotist
- Prosthesis
Source: Terminology Translator — Terms Lists and Work Pages, Force for Health Academy. Explanations adapted from Dr. Rob’s Terminology Translator video scripts.
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